Over 40 ttc - Autumn baby dust for me!

@Orchid222 , I always insisted on IUI first and nothing to do with money. Though IVF would be my very last resource. And I got pregnant every time, with the first try. So I'm yet to find out if it worked this time.
But I know some women opt for IVF straight away for various reasons. You're the only one to decide what's best for you!

@Floofsquidge it’s nice to hear that your midwife was so unconcerned with the age factor - from what I’ve heard midwives seem to be far more positive than doctors where it comes to over 40 pregnancies

The clinics should give you all the information and statistics available so that you can ultimately make your own decision - I’m very surprised they told you no IUI Orchid - my clinic were very open and perfectly willing to do whatever we wanted, but made it clear to us that the statistics were that IUI was only half as likely to work for us as IVF. Being on a limited budget and timescale we just decided to put our resources where the chances were best 😊

Congrats on all the BFPs!!
Good point on the vitamin D.
At my midwife booking appointment my age was barely a factor and my own age related concerns were brushed aside (in a nice way).
But rewind back 4 years to a doctor at an annual health MOT at bupa and the doctor basically told me if I didn't have children in the next 12 months I should forget it. I was recently separated, and only just 36! She was a cow.

@Rose68 , line is looking good!
@Dinah99 , my fertility doctor didn't even want to discus Plan B etc with me when I came this time for IUI. Only positive vibes, she said. I kind of pressed and she said, she would do one more IUI next cycle and IVF in January. And I have all faith in her and the clinic! They're the best! And caring and loving! From receptionists to all main doctors! My doctor owns/runs it, every time she did IUI, she stayed with me and held my hand, comforted me. I found it so touching! Especially that I don't have my mum anymore and she knows it. She was there by my side. Absolutely loved and didn't feel all alone.

@Dinah99 yes I would - with the exception of 1 male doctor whom i found very negative and insensitive, everything else about it has been great. The only thing I would say is that they seem to do less blood testing than some clinics. Im At CRGW in South Wales - I think they have a clinic in Bristol too.

Line not like!

Oooh great like @Rose68
@CritterTamer thanks for info, I vowed never to do ivf but the closer I'm getting to ending trying the more it keeps sneaking into my mind.... would you recommend your clinic? x

Congrats @Rose68! - 2 BFPs in one day and is it 4 or 5 this month so far - things are looking up for us oldies!

Great line Critter!
Mine is not quite so strong, but definitely there...

@Dinah99 initial appointment at the clinic for investigations was March with first cycle in June. This was our second cycle.

@CritterTamer how long did it take you from first ivf appointment to bfp? x

@CritterTamer wow! That is a really strong line and something to be proud of! x

So here’s the proof - my first ever BFP. This came up in about 20seconds. Now I’ve seen that I’m starting to believe it!

What lovely news to read today!! Lots of fabulous BFPs. I like the theory that the vitamin D from the sunshine made us all that little bit healthier.

@Rose68 tentative congratulations
@CritterTamer super excited for you. Can't wait to hear the results of your scan and whether there are two.

We've been joking about twins here because I'm feeling so shocking compared to last time. I won't find out until wk12 so into November. Be careful what you wish for!

Congratulations critter!! Could be twins!! Keep us updated. And don't forget to take that bfp stick and shove it up Dr Dooms big fat hairy nostral!!!

Thanks everybody - thank goodness I had last night to prepare for that phone call or I think might have had heart failure if it had come out of the blue. It still hasn’t really sunk in but just finished work for the weekend so have a couple of relaxing days to process it now. The OHSS seems much more bearable now I know there’s a good reason for it 😊

I think all of the BFPs are coming thick and fast at the moment because of all the extra vitamin D we had during that gorgeous summer - the clinic embryologists were telling me they’ve had an unusual amount of really good quality embryos recently. Hopefully thats good news for everyone TTC pushing out tip top eggs at the moment!

@CritterTamer , fantastic news! Massive congratulations! Keep us posted!

Critter this is the best news!!! I'm so excited for you! First pregnancy, how fantastic 
Keep us updated!!

@CritterTamer that's just amazing news! Congratulations xxx

Oh and now I need to go POAS so that I can give it to Dr Doom and tell him where to stick it 😁

I’m still shaking....
Is panic a normal reaction LOL - this is my first ever pregnancy

Congratulations @CritterTamer! Fabulous news! Sounds like it could be twins
I hope things settle down a bit for you soon, keeping everything crossed for you, and for me.